Peridersoli dixie cub

[bluefishjim]

I hope this is a good place for this question,I just bought a Dixie cub carbine from peridesoli, my question is this rifle in any way historically accurate. I bought the kit from Dixie gunworks, it feels good and intend to hunt small game with it and was just wondering, doesn't really matter as I also own "hawkens" that I know are really just trade style guns and love them anyway. Thanks for any info.

 

[MacRob46]

It superficially resembles a sawed off Pennsylvania rifle. For what it is it is OK but authentic - not really. I hear they are pretty accurate shooters and if your goal is an accurate hunting rifle then I suspect you have a keeper.

 

[F.G. Ford]

Hi,
What is authentic?
I have seen several fine old guns cut down for whatever reason. Could have been a ball short started with a bulged barrel. Who knows?
Way back when, nobody threw out something that was still good.
Your Dixie cub could very well represent a horse rifle, a rifle that was used in a water craft, or a good rifle that was modified after some accident.
Stick with that story!
Your gun is as PC as any recreation today.
Most all new guns today use modern steel for the barrels, triggers, and locks.
So don't get me started about HC/PC police, we have enough police telling us what we can, and cannot do.
Enjoy your Dixie cub until it becomes a smooth bore, then shoot shot!
Have a great day!
Fred

 

[MacRob46]

You know...I don't want to get into an argument as to what is authentic and what is not but I have never seen an original Pennsylvania rifle which closely resembles the Dixie Cub, shortened or not, and I have had the opportunity to view a lot of them! I was not being critical of his choice but he asked the question and I believe I answered it, at the same time supporting his purchase of the rifle as a good shooter and hunting gun. And, I am not advising him on what to do or not to do.

 

[F.G. Ford]

Sorry MacRob,
This was not directed at you. I only punched the "Reply" key and started typing away.
Senior moment, no offence intended.
I, as you do not wish to sway the original poster in his choice, only to comment.
I have been to several "Rendyvus" and watched to PC police about, while I had my polypropelyne socks, and plastic soled mocks on, with my battery powered hearing aid installed.
So no offence taken or given.
Best regards
Fred

 

[MacRob46]

OK...none taken. I have been to a couple of national rendezvous myself but have not witnessed much done about someone who was non-compliant since nearly all present certainly were and any correction must have been done in private as it should be. The rules say you are to maintain appearance and equipment as close to the era as possible to maintain the feel. Jim may never go to rendezvous and if he took his rifle to one nothing might be said to him about it. Doesn't sound like he is interested in that part of the sport any way. If so, he can get a lot of tips here. By the way, I wear modern glasses to rendezvous but that is all the modern stuff I take.

 

[hanshi]

The Dixie/Pedersoli Cub is a dandy little rifle and the fact that it was not built to resemble any particular old rifle extant matters not in the least. It bears a general resemblance to rifles of the period and that's quite good enough for most of us.

I owned a Super Cub (.50) for years and it was sweet shooting, accurate and visually appealing. That little rifle killed a number of deer for me before I was talked out of it. My only complaint - I had the drop-in percussion lock - was that the flint lock was a sometimes sparker while the percussion lock was excellent. Nevertheless, I killed deer with both the flint and percussion lock installed. For hunting, carrying and shooting it is probably one of the very best production rifles one can buy. I like them.

 

[torn moc]

The Pedersoli Cub I own is a .32 flintlock...also have a caplock for it. I think the weight, size and Quality are excellent choice. Very very nice rifles...

 

[Swede50]

hotoSmile:

 

[Bugflipper]

No sir, not really, but I don't think many folks would want authentic these days, even though they imagine they would. If you want an overly heavy, unbalanced rifle with so so rifling and rudimentary sights then you'd have a hankering for authentic. If you want a well balanced, short, light, accurate rifle that would rival the old ones in about every way, then,,, well never mind you have it.

 

[hanshi]

A couple of views of my P. Cub. It's been gone a few years, now. They are delightful.

 

[azmntman]

I want that! :hmm:

 

[mtmshieldshotmail.com]

...If you want an overly heavy, unbalanced rifle with so so rifling and rudimentary sights then you'd have a hankering for authentic...

Amazing :bull:

 

[rmackey]

dittos!! :applause:

 

[bluefishjim]

Thanks for the answers you all answered my question. I love pouring powder down the barrel that's the important part for me, the smoke the smell, well you know what I'm saying. If one of my guns ain't pc/hc I am good with that as long as she puts meat on the table. Hearing so many of you guys say it's a good shooter makes me happy.

 

[Wes/Tex]

Unless you're getting into re-enacting or living history, I wouldn't worry too how "correct" the gun is. They've always had a reputation of being good shooters with not a lot of problems. Shoot the heck out of it and have fun! :thumbsup: